MOT Status
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45,592 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both front inner arches corroded
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
corrosion to door steps
oil leak
unable to fully check brakes
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
corrosion to door steps
oil leak
unable to fully check brakes
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion to n/s door step
o/s frt innerarch holed
oil leak
unable to fully check frt brakes,
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
o/s frt innerarch holed
oil leak
unable to fully check frt brakes,
corrosion to n/s door step
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front under wheel arch corroded
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front under wheel arch corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central prop shaft bush worn
Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Coolant leak
Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Bedford CF2?
Based on 1,471 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E374 VBU is a 1987 Bedford CF2 in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1987 Bedford CF2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 44,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Bedford CF2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E374 VBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Bedford CF2 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Bedford CF2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E374 VBU is a 1987 Bedford CF2, first registered on 1 November 1987.
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